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WFP begins humanitarian flights into Freetown

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    WFP yesterday (Tuesday) began airlifting emergency supplies and people to Sierra Leone from Conakry, Guinea, on a recently-leased helicopter. In a news release, the UN food agency said it hoped to use the helicopter to fly to the eastern towns of Bo and Kenema, where aid efforts have been hampered due to insecurity along the roads. “The availability of regular air transport into Sierra Leone, fully dedicated to humanitarian activities, will greatly facilitate our work in reaching people who need assistance,” said Abnezer Ngowi, the acting WFP country director for Sierra Leone.

    Yesterday’s flight carried 15 UN and NGO representatives, and WFP will operate the helicopter on behalf of the aid community working in Sierra Leone.

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